Self-Portrait 1908

Richard Gerstl's 1908 "Self-Portrait" is a striking example of Expressionism. Created just months before his untimely death, the drawing is rendered in a highly agitated style, using a multitude of rapid, scribbled lines. The portrait captures Gerstl's intense gaze and brooding expression, suggesting a sense of emotional turmoil and introspection. This work, along with Gerstl's other self-portraits, reveals a highly personal and introspective artistic voice that sadly was cut short.